The roster on the first episode of Smackdown Live: Where are they now?

SmackDown started airing on Tuesdays from July 2016
SmackDown started airing on Tuesdays from July 2016

Erick Rowan

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Erick Rowan is still a part of the SmackDown Roster
Erick Rowan is still a part of the SmackDown Roster

Erick Rowan, who was a part of the Wyatt Family back then, has changed his on-screen character. Rowan was eliminated by Aiden English in the first episode's battle royal.

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In 2019, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper are a tag team known as the Bludgeon Brothers. Rowan is currently injured and is expected to make his in-ring return soon.

Alberto Del Rio

Very few people remember that Del Rio was a part of WWE after the brand split as well
Very few people remember that Del Rio was a part of WWE after the brand split as well

Mexico's Greatest Export, Alberto Del Rio, battled in the battle royal on SmackDown's first episode. However, Del Rio soon parted ways with the WWE and wrestled in the indies.

He had developed a controversial relationship with Paige back then, which was being hailed as one of the key reasons behind his release. Del Rio recently hinted at a comeback to MMA.

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